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Hike with a Naturalist

Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Time: Fri., 9:30-11am

Venue: Historic Yates Mill County Park - park office., Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

Join a park naturalist on a guided hike to explore the park and learn about the plants and animals that live here! Come prepared to hike at least a mile on natural-surfaced trails by wearing closed-toe shoes and bringing a full water bottle. Registration required; you can sign up online up until the day before the hike, or sign up in person on the day of the hike if space allows. Best for ages 8 and up. Free.

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Hike with a Naturalist

When
Oct 9
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Fri., 9:30-11am
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Join a park naturalist on a guided hike to explore the park and learn about the plants and animals that live here! Come prepared to hike at least a mile on natural-surfaced trails by wearing closed-toe shoes and bringing a full water bottle. Registration required; you can sign up online up until the day before the hike, or sign up in person on the day of the hike if space allows. Best for ages 8 and up. Free.

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Hike with a Naturalist runs Fri, Oct 9, 2026, Fri., 9:30-11am.

Getting There

Historic Yates Mill County Park - park office. is at 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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